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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,652.25, 436,980.77 and 171,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,652.25, 436,980.77 and 171,459.62 is: 236,614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,652.25 : 436,980.77 = 171,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,652.25/436,980.77 = 171,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,652.25x = 436,980.77 × 171,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,652.25x = 74,924,556,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,924,556,975.42/316,652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,614.63

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